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Indie authors face a lot of hurdles getting their books in front of booksellers and librarians. A positive review from a reputable industry publication can go a long way, but the reality is that the number of books selected for review is extremely limited. In order to help make these reviews more accessible, many publications […]
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in the book world. There are many unique roles in the book world, and the many kinds of people who play a part in the community we love. Today, we’re getting […]
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins. Samuel Marquis received a starred review from Publishers Weekly for his new nonfiction book Captain Kidd. Justin Grant was interviewed by The Metro, WDET about his new book Company Men. […]
Happy Black History Month! We hope that February has already been filled with lots of joy for our beloved Black community. We know that 2025 has had a rough start and we want to uplift some Black bookish creators that we think you should follow, support, and engage with. Below you’ll find some excellent influencers […]
OK, no one yell at me: I’ve been off romance novels for the past year or so. I don’t know if it’s the state of the world or just a personal thing, but most times I read about people falling in love I start to roll my eyes. And they don’t deserve that! It’s frustrating. […]
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in the book world. There are many unique roles there are in the book world, and the many kinds of people who play a part in the community we love. Today, […]
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins. Lyndall Clipstone’s Tenderly, I Am Devoured made Goodreads’ list of Readers’ Most Anticipated 2025 Romantasy Books. Southern Literary Review praised Lori B. Duff’s “highly entertaining legal novel” in its recent […]
NYT opinion writer Maura Casey tells of her family’s journey from chaos to grace In her debut memoir, “Saving Ellen: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery” (Skyhorse Publishing, April 1, 2025), journalist Maura Casey crafts a vivid and poignant narrative of a working-class family’s resilience in the face of a terminal diagnosis. Financial privation and […]
Jesus’s ‘favorite disciple’ reclaims the narrative in new historical fiction Washington D.C. – What would Jesus do? Or, more importantly, what will Magda do? “Magda Revealed” (She Writes Press, April 8th, 2025) is a wry, irreverent, fictionalized account of his life and ministry—told from the perspective of disciple Mary Magdalene—that will implode everything you thought […]
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in the book world. There are many unique roles there are in the book world, and the many kinds of people who play a part in the community we love. Today, […]
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